The Finders Keepers Markets are Coming to Sydney! And We’ve Already Picked our Wish Lists…
- Words by Peppermint
All the good things are coming to Carriageworks! Why, you ask? Because The Finders Keepers market is returning to Sydney for three trinket-filled days, starting 15 November 2024. And being the last Finders Keepers before the festive season, you know it’s going to be a big one. We’re talking 160 stalls, Azteca Margaritas, local DJs, a communal art mural with illustrator Beau Wylie and three-minute portraits with Eleonora Arosio.
And so, so many goodies. In the interests of simplifying your festive shopping (and, you know, daydreaming), your friends at Peppermint have perused the stallholders’ goods to present you with our wish lists. May you find some inspiration in these very much considered and reconsidered picks…
KELLEY, PUBLISHER
I’m a sucker for ceramics so this Posy Ceramics fruit mug is at the top of my list, thanks Santa. My other weaknesses are linen dresses and sourdough bread – this lovely linen Poppy dress from Evyie looks perfect to wear during the silly season while devouring some freshly cut bread using this handmade bread saw from Little Bread Winner.
SAM, EDITOR
Anything that can be enjoyed by house guests will be on my wish list this year, and I’m also loving a fruity theme for summer. A handmade blood orange and mandarin soap from Calico Soap Bar would bring a holiday vibe to the bathroom, and some tangy condiments from Ziggy’s Wildfoods – think Davidson plum jam and pineapple hot sauce – wouldn’t last long in my kitchen. Lastly, the peachy pastel mugs from Deliclay Ceramics are the perfect vessels for serving iced chai in the garden.
EMMA, DEPUTY EDITOR
I’m aiming for a very consumable Christmas this year; I’m gifting good olive oil and fancy granola – special stuff that gets savoured. For myself, I’d love a bottle of Jimoto Lemon Myrtle & Yuzu Ponzu with a couple of oysters, a tub of Sacred cacao (the one with rose petals!) and a bottle of Peach Liqueur from Scylla. If you’re looking for me this festive season, I’ll be in the kitchen – sipping bellinis and downing oysters.
LAURA, SEWING COORDINATOR
I spend a lot of time working and making in my studio – it’s my little creative haven! You know what would make it an even lovelier place to spend time? A seaglass wall hanging from Suddenly Seaglass, a native flower lino print from Little Rowan Redhead and a fabulous twist vase from House of Nunu! Fingers crossed these treasures find their way into my stocking this Christmas!
MANDY, NATIONAL ADVERTISING MANAGER
If it’s Christmas without a cheeky margarita, I don’t want it. For myself, I’m wishing for a Classic Lime Margarita Mix and Badass Salts from Azteca Margarita. My three kiddos would love the Classic Doodle Mats from Hey Doodle (that will keep them entertained over the LONG summer holidays) and for my mama, I’m loving the gorgeous vases at Objects by Phoebe.
KELLY, COMMUNITY MANAGER
As an artist, I’m coveting Gazalceramics’ palettes. And Leah Ramage’s watercolour paintings of coastlines and swimming pools make me want to dive right in. I also love a summer staple that will go from the beach to an Xmas party, and the upcycled shirts from Myrtle & Dove hit the spot.
THIS ARTICLE WAS CREATED IN PARTNERSHIP WITH OUR GOOD FRIENDS AT THE FINDERS KEEPERS. SYDNEY’S SPRING SUMMER 2024 MARKET RUNS FROM 15 TO 17 NOVEMBER AT CARRIAGEWORKS, EVELEIGH, WITH A LOW SENSORY HOUR ON SUNDAY FROM 9AM.
JOIN OUR MAILING LIST
Brighten up your inbox with our not-too-frequent emails featuring Peppermint-related news, events, competitions and more!
explore
More articles
Have you made the Viola Quilted Jacket yet? This pattern hits the sweet spot for both established sewists keen to learn a new skill (quilting!),…
Hang out with us on Instagram
“My piece of advice for makers and designers? Run your own race… make sure your key decisions stay anchored in your brand’s core beliefs.”
- Bec Bligh
Quick show of hands: who’s opened a water bottle expecting a refreshing sip… and instead been greeted by the unmistakable whiff of uh-oh?
Because for something that follows us everywhere (desk, car, hikes, yoga…), the humble drink bottle is strangely prone to becoming a science experiment. Hard-to-clean corners and gaskets. Mystery smells. Bec Bligh and her husband Tim know it well. A six-month sailing trip along the Queensland coast left them with a lifetime of memories and one stubborn annoyance: mouldy water bottles they couldn’t properly clean.
So they did something about it.
Enter @EverVessel. Thoughtfully designed borosilicate glass and stainless steel bottles that keep things beautifully simple: durable materials, wide openings, easy-to-clean parts and none of the techy gimmicks that tend to age badly. Turns out simplicity, done well, is pretty powerful stuff. (Their many design awards agree!)
And lately they’ve added a little extra delight: the Artist Series, where creatives like Paola Castro, Ben Miners and Martin Thompson transform these everyday companions into tiny travelling artworks. There are more colabs in the works, too: hydration, but make it joyful! 🎨💧
We chatted with Bec about the sailing trip that started it all, the philosophy behind Ever Vessel, and why the most sustainable product is often just the one you keep using.
Tap the link in our bio to read the full conversation. 🚰
#EverVessel #ReusableWaterBottle
Pull up a chair… there’s room at this table!
For the first time, Feast for Freedom is bringing people together for a spectacular long-table dinner as part of the Melbourne Food & Wine Festival.
A Longer Table is exactly what it sounds like: one beautiful shared table inside the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (@Asrc1), piled with generous dishes inspired by this year’s hero cooks, Noha and Nige.
From 6 to 9pm on Wednesday, 25 March, this is what you can expect:
🍽 A three-course shared feast
🍷 Matched drinks
🎶 Live entertainment
✨ A room full of good humans
Your ticket doesn’t just buy you a delicious dinner. It supports the ASRC’s vital work and helps create a fairer future for people seeking asylum.
Seats are limited, and long tables have a way of filling up quickly – head to @MelbFoodAndWine’s website to book now: feastforfreedom.org.au/mfwf
#FeastForFreedom #MelbourneFoodAndWineFestival #LongTableDinner #FoodForChange
Sew versatile! 🪡
Another great make from Lisa from @SunnySewsEveryday:
My #PeppermintWaratahWrapDress is finished and I’m so proud of it. It has been designed not to flap open and flash your pants in the wind, so I feel confident it will be a great wheelchair or standing dress in English weather.
#PeppermintPatterns #WrapDress #WrapDressPattern
Frame your face with the Peppermint Bucket Hat!
Stay safe and stylish in the sun with your very own self-sewn and self-drafted wide-brimmed bucket hat. This beginner-friendly sew is perfect for a sunny day. Get out your pencils – this pattern is created using equations and maths!
This DIY project was featured in Issue 53 and now you can access it for the lovely low price of only $5.
Sun-safe chic is always in style. ☀️
Find it via the link in our bio!
Photos: @KelleySheenan
#PeppermintPatterns #PeppermintBucketHat #BucketHat #BucketHatPattern #DIY
✨ INSTANT CLASSIC ✨
The Peppermint Myrtle Shift Dress is a beginner-friendly make with a few special details based on the ever-stylish shift shape – the perfect dress you need in your wardrobe right now!
Myrtle cuts above the knee with options to customise the length. Don’t think she’s reserved for hot weather either: try a heavier-weight fabric to turn your Myrtle into a pinafore-style garment for layering.
For our fabrics we chose two from our lovely sewing partner @Karmme_Apparel – the bold Rottnest Stripes in a lightweight, soft-drape cotton, and the quality linen in the handpainted Mexico Collection.
Get making the Myrtle – the only question is, can you stop at just one?
Link in bio 🪡
Fabric: @Karmme_Apparel
Sewist: @Laura_The_Maker
Photos: @KelleySheenan
Models: @SerahSews and @Pins_And_Tonic
Location: @ShareTheDignityAustralia
#PeppermintMyrtleShiftDress #PeppermintPatterns
It’s time to Feast!
Some recipes travel a long way before they land on your table to delight your taste buds. This year’s Feast for Freedom invites us to gather our friends, cook something delectable and raise funds for the incredible work of the Asylum Seeker Resource Centre (@Asrc1) while we’re at it.
The 2026 Feast features recipes shared by two remarkable cooks: Noha, who brought the flavours of Palestine with her when she arrived in Australia, and Nige, a Sri-Lankan Tamil cook whose journey with food began in the most unexpected of places.
You can host your own Feast up until 30 April – simply register online and get planning! Host a dinner, organise a workplace lunch, or gather your community… However you do it, the idea is simple: cook, connect and celebrate the cultures and stories that shape Australia.
Want to find out more? Head to the link in bio to meet Noha and Nige, learn more about their stories, and discover a delicious recipe to try.
#FeastForFreedom #PeppermintMagazine #FoodForGood #ASRC
